Daylily Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Daylily is a genus of flowering plant from the Hemerocallis genus, which consists of several daylily species. Daylilies are edible and many species have been used in traditional medicine systems around the world.^1,2

Daylily Health Uses and Health Benefits

Daylilies have natural diuretic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial health benefits. Daylily herbal teas have been used for urinary tract health, helping to prevent and treat bladder infections caused by E. coli. As a natural sedative, daylily tea is also beneficial for stress and anxiety, promoting relaxation. Daylilies also have used in treating vomiting, fevers and constipation. Daylily is also used in traditional folk medicine as a possible anti-cancer herb.^2.3

References

1. https://extension.umn.edu/flowers/daylilies 
2. https://pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?LatinName=Hemerocallis+fulva